Welcome to the Island!
ABOUT ME:
I am a self-proclaimed foodie and have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was little. I loved baking cookies with my mother and grandma as a child, and later making dinners for my parents to foster my passion while in high school. I also had a passion for organizing and keeping things tidy.
After graduating from college with a degree in business, I spent several years in a large financial firm as a productivity manager. Being in the management systems field enabled me to better examine processes, streamline tasks, and improve efficiency. My mantra has always been that life is not just about rushing through tasks, it's about making the most of your time. Freeing up time helps maintain a balanced and intentional life.
During that time, I married my college sweetheart and a few years later our family grew. I started Organized Island as a place to help others make the most of their time. I believe that creating efficiencies in our workflows not only helps maintain order but also allows us to free up time for things that matter. It is in this space that I share my passions with my streamlined recipes, organizing hacks and creative lifestyle inspiration. Thanks for being here!
What Is Organized Island?
Organized Island provides inspiration, resources, and ideas to help others make the most of their time. Now more than ever, we all strive to be efficient and intentional in the use of our time. Islanders know they can come to our site for:
Quick recipe ideas
Easy Entertaining Ideas
Travel Planning Tips
Organizing tips
Organized Island has over 80,000 social media followers and over 2000 Bloglovin' and email subscribers. Look for time-saving tips on recipes with the image below for ways to save even more time in the kitchen.
I believe that we are happier and lead less stressful lives when we are somewhat organized, effective and intentional. My aspiration is to live on an "organized island". That's where my tagline "Inspiration to make the most of your time" comes from. I enjoy all of your comments and shout-outs and appreciate you being here.
THE BOOKS
I am the Author of Meal Planning In Minutes - A beginner's Guide To Meal Planning
You can save money and time meal planning each week, even if you only do it a couple of times a week. In this book, I will walk you through all the steps to creating a meal plan that will work for you.
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Some FAQs about This Site
When I started the blog, it was all about organization and productivity as I was a productivity manager at the time. The site has since evolved to include recipes and holidays because I truly believe in celebrating life every day.
I had my first cookbooks from Betty Crocker and BHG when I was in middle school. I used to cook when I came home after school and have loved cooking ever since,
My personal favorite are soups and cupcakes. It is all about balance! 🙂 Below are a few of the reader favorite recipes.
